Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Overview

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is a state agency focused on protecting vulnerable populations in Texas, including children, the elderly, and adults with disabilities. Established in 2004, DFPS aims to enhance the safety and well-being of these individuals, ensuring they can thrive within their families and communities.

DFPS operates through five main program areas: Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Child Protective Investigations, Child Care Licensing, and Prevention and Early Intervention. The agency investigates reports of abuse and neglect, provides protective services, and facilitates foster care and adoption. It also sets standards for childcare operations and offers programs to prevent abuse before it occurs. The agency runs the Texas Abuse Hotline and an online reporting system for 24/7 access to report concerns. Headquartered in Austin, DFPS serves a diverse customer base, including at-risk children and their families, vulnerable adults, childcare providers, and communities seeking support. Caseworkers assess safety risks and work collaboratively with families to ensure protection and well-being for those in need.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 512-206-3333
• Website: texas.gov
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/texasdfps

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• child protective services
• adult protective services
• adoption & foster care
• prevention services
• child care & licensing
• childcare
• social program delivery
• public assistance
• healthcare regulation
• benefits administration
• health care and social assistance
• vulnerable populations support
• family support programs
• health policy
• program management
• child care licensing
• healthcare provider regulation
• healthcare oversight
• health benefits
• texas hhsc
• veteran health services
• medicaid
• emergency aid
• social program management
• health system
• social support
• public health initiatives
• social welfare
• nutrition assistance
• vulnerable populations
• social services
• wic
• disability services
• health programs
• public health
• healthcare licensing
• health access
• health system management
• healthcare services
• program compliance
• state agency
• tanf
• snap
• regulatory oversight
• state health services
• health regulation
• eligibility systems
• government administration
• b2c
• government
• services
• health, wellness & fitness
• health care
• hospital & health care

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